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Business Administration AS-T

What is an Associate Degree for Transfer?

We are now offering associate degrees for transfer to the CSU. This provides a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. This AS-T degree guarantees admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and gives priority admission consideration to your local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to your community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. More information on the Degree with a Guarantee Program.

Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.

The Business Administration Degree for Transfer

Guarantees acceptance to the CSU system

Prepares students for transfer at the junior level to California State University programs and colleges offering Bachelor's degrees in

Business

Business Administration

Management Information Systems

or other related degrees

Prepares students to work in any business environment

A business administration degree is one of the most sought after by employers because it covers such a wide area of expertise. A degree in Business Administration could provide you with the skills needed to give you a competitive edge and more employment options.

What will I learn?

To explain the nature of business, business operations, business organization, and business procedures

To apply critical thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) to technical and economic issues in a business environment

To recognize and demonstrate skills necessary to function effectively in the global economy

At what campuses can I earn this degree?

All classes needed for this degree are available online and on the ground at the Ridgecrest campus. Additionally, some of the general education courses needed to complete this degree are available at all our locations. See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this degree.

I have taken four classes online and the experience was great. It is the best thing since sliced bread.—Sharon Burton, Student

Can I afford it?

This degree requires 60 units and will likely take 4 semesters.

CA Residents

Non-residents

60.0 units

x $46 per unit

x ($193 + $14) per unit

= $2760 in tuition and fees

= $12,420 in tuition and fees

+ ~$3500* for books and supplies

= $6260 across four semesters or $1565 per semester

= $15,920 across four semesters or $3980 per semester

*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.

Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.

The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree (60 units total, 27-29 in the major) prepares students for transfer at the junior level to California State University programs and colleges offering Bachelor's degrees in Business, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or other related degrees. Upon completion of this degree the student will be able to demonstrate a general understanding of business, business operations, business organization, and business procedures and apply critical thinking skills to technical and economic issues in a global business environment.

To complete the degree, students must fulfill both of the following requirements:

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees.

Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0

Completion in all courses for the major or area of emphasis must be a "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Please note that our local Cerro Coso general education pattern may not be used to fulfill the requirements of this degree and that all required courses for the degree must be transferable to CSU.

This program prepares students for careers in Business Administration.

This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution where students can major in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Management, and other related majors. Students that graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related area are prepared to work in any business environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to

Explain the nature of business, business operations, business organization, and business procedures.

Apply critical thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) to technical and economic issues in a business environment.

Recognize and demonstrate skills necessary to function effectively in the global economy.

Locations

CC Online

Ridgecrest / IWV

Courses

Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.

Complete all of the following courses

BSAD C101

Financial Accounting

4 Units

BSAD C102

Managerial Accounting

4

ECON C102

Macroeconomics

3

ECON C103

Microeconomics

3

BSAD C131

Business Law

3

LIST A - Select one of the following courses

MATH C121

Elementary Probability and Statistics

4 Units

or MATH C121H

Elementary Probability and Statistics - Honors

5

MATH C131

Basic Functions and Calculus for Business

4

List B - Complete both of the following courses or any course not already used from List A and one of the following courses: